FOX CORP - CLASS A (NASDAQ:FOXA) was identified by our Decent Value stock screener as a candidate with solid fundamentals and an attractive valuation. The company operates in the media industry, providing television production and broadcasting services, and appears to offer a favorable risk-reward balance for value investors.
Valuation
FOXA’s valuation metrics suggest the stock is priced reasonably compared to its peers:
P/E Ratio: At 12.33, FOXA trades below both the industry average (45.94) and the S&P 500 average (26.52).
Price/Free Cash Flow: The stock is cheaper than 78.6% of its industry peers, indicating strong cash generation relative to its price.
Forward P/E: At 12.63, FOXA remains attractively valued compared to industry and broader market benchmarks.
Financial Health
The company maintains a strong balance sheet:
Current Ratio: 2.45, well above industry standards, suggesting good short-term liquidity.
Debt Management: A Debt-to-Equity ratio of 0.57 is in line with peers, and its Debt-to-FCF ratio of 3.02 indicates manageable leverage.
Altman-Z Score: 2.85, signaling a stable financial position with limited bankruptcy risk.
Profitability
FOXA demonstrates solid earnings power:
Return on Equity (ROE): 16.18%, outperforming 85.7% of industry peers.
Operating Margin: 19.03%, ranking in the top 12% of the sector.
Consistent Earnings: The company has reported positive earnings and cash flow for the past five years.
Growth
While growth is modest, FOXA has shown recent strength:
Revenue Growth: Increased by 15.7% in the past year.
EPS Growth: Up 29.7% year-over-year, though future growth expectations are more subdued.
This is not investment advice. The observations here are based on available data at the time of writing. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.